Hotel Metropole, Geneva Switzerland
Hotel Metropole, Geneva
Quai du Général-Guisan 34
Switzerland
www.metropole.ch
HOTEL INFORMATION
Shareholders
Owned by the City of Geneva
Date of Creation
1854
Hotel General Manager
Mrs Helene Lang-Lauper
Hotel Positioning
– Only 5 Star hotel on Left Bank
-Independent hotel: managed by IHA, a standalone company, since 2016
-Preferred Hotels & Resorts affiliate (category Lifestyle)
Hotel Metropole, Geneva
History & Story
• 1854
Construction of the Hotel Metropole on the site of ancient fortifications.
• 1941
The Municipal Council agrees to buy the Hotel Métropole which is subsequently put at the disposal of the International Committee of the Red Cross without charge as a humanitarian act, for record keeping and also for storage of parcels of food and other goods to be dispatched to war victims.
• 1976-1982
Full renovation of the hotel. Only the original outside walls are preserved, the interior of the building is entirely redesigned.
• 22 November 1982
Inauguration of the hotel. Since then, has been managed by several national and international companies.
• 2015
Most recent renovations
• 2016
Hotel Metropole becomes yet again an independent hotel, as was the wish of the City of Geneva.
Date Renewal
2015 was the year of the most recent refurbishment in terms of bedrooms. Furthermore, more than half of the bedrooms have benefited from the installation of the newest flatscreen TVs in 2017.
Main Strengths, Special Touch
– A Geneva DNA: the only city-owned boutique hotel for a unique Geneva experience
-Best Rooftop view over Lake Geneva and Jet d’Eau
Location
The true city centre of Geneva. Hotel Metropole is the only hotel in its category (5-Star) on the left bank of the lake.
Metropole offers a true advantage in terms of location as almost all main Geneva sites (cultural, historical and business and shopping) are on right side of the lake, and in fact, in our street or within a 5-minute walk – 300-500 meters.
The hotel sits on the main shopping venue Rue Du Rhone, by the Lake, steps from Old Town and main Geneva sightseeing points.
Key sites/activities in the area
Old Town with its art galleries and antique shops, Reformation Wall Monument, St Peter’s Cathedral, the Flower Clock, the Jet d’Eau water fountain, Geneva beach, Rue du Rhône and Rue du Marché for high level shopping and high-end watch boutiques.
Patek Philippe Museum, CICR (Red Cross) Museum, United Nations.
Further afield (1-2 hours drive or train) in France: Chamonix and Mont-Blanc, Annecy, Yvoire and Evian.
In Switzerland: The Lavaux Terraced Vineyards (Unesco World Heritage Site), Lausanne (Olympic Museum), Vevey (Charly Chaplin museum), Montreux (Jazz Festival, Freddie Mercury), Gstaad, Gruyères…
Children’s Corner
Special welcome amenities for our young guests. Dedicated Family offers and special discounted rates for connected rooms. Extra bed and breakfast buffet complimentary for our guests up to 12 years old.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of suites: 16
2 Junior Suites, Shopping street side and 5 Junior Suites, Lakeside – 35m2
Features: a warm bedroom with wooden floors, a comfortable living room with modern furniture and a superb spa-bathroom, some with both a steam shower and bathtub.
Amenities: Nespresso coffee machine, a room control panel and a flat-screen TV with an entertainment system to connect your devices.
4 Shopping Suites, Shopping street-side – 50m2
Features: the main bedroom equipped with a King bed, a separate living room outfitted with state of the art equipment and a marble bathroom.
Amenities: Nespresso coffee machine, an iPod docking station and a complimentary selection of minibar beverages.
3 Deluxe Corner Suites, Lakeside or Shopping Street side – 60 m2
Features: Spacious entrance, a living and room with a dining area, as well as a large bathroom offering natural daylight.
Amenities: Nespresso coffee machine, complimentary minibar and an amazing Bang &Olufsen sound system.
1 Lake Geneva Suite, Lake Geneva view – 80m2
Features: A living room with a cosy sofa and armchairs, a flat-screen TV, Bang &Olufsen sound system and Wii console, a private bar, a dining area, an enchanting bedroom with a king bed, a separate dressing area and guest toilet, a large shower and relaxing bathtub in the marble bathroom.
Amenities: Nespresso coffee machine, magnificent views of Lake Geneva and Jet d’Eau. Possibility to connect 2nd bedroom category Premium Lakeside (28 m2)
1 Suite Calvin – 1-2-3 bedrooms – 180-280m2
Features: One Master bedroom with a study alcove, a boudoir, a walk-in closet and a sumptuous bathroom with private sauna, jacuzzi, rainforest shower and a separate WC with bidet. 2 double bedrooms lakeside with hammam showers. Impressive living room overlooking city, Geneva Lake and English Garden. Private dining room for up to 10 persons. Guest bathroom. Pantry with kitchenette. 24/7 in-room dining and concierge services.
• Number of Luxury rooms: 111
21 Classic Rooms with shower, Shopping street – 15m2
Features: comfortable queen size beds and a marble bathroom with shower
Amenities: a large flat-screen TV, a Nespresso coffee machine and an ergonomic chair
41 Superior Rooms, Shopping Street – 18m2
Features: either queen-sized beds or two single beds, and a marble bathroom with bathtub.
Amenities: a large flat-screen TV, a Nespresso coffee machine and an ergonomic chair
18 Premium Rooms, Lakeside – 28m2
Features: newly designed, offering a wonderful blend of serenity and comfort. A king bed or two single beds along with a contemporary bathroom with bathtub or shower.
Amenities: a large flat-screen TV, a Nespresso coffee machine and an ergonomic chair
31 Lifestyle Rooms, Lakeside – 28m2
Features: state of the art technology, relaxing ambience with wonderful colourful illustrations above the headboard, natural wooden floors and a splendid mosaic bathroom with a spa-like feel that, depending on the room, comes equipped either with a steam shower or a Jacuzzi bathtub.
Amenities: Nespresso coffee machine and a large upright mirror which incorporates the television and entertainment system to connect your devices.
All rooms come with a Nespresso machine and capsules, a Pillow menu, bottled mineral water and turn down amenities. High-speed Wi-Fi is also available, free of charge.
Restaurants & Bars
Executive Head Chef
Mr Julien Schillaci
• GUSTO:
Creative Italian cuisine.
• La Cantina:
La Cantina del Gusto offers an Italian Antipasti buffet on weekdays for lunch, in a casual ambience
•The Mirror Bar:
One of the most favourite meeting places for the local public, the vibrant Mirror Bar keeps busy all day and evening long.
• Panoramic Roof Top Terraces on 5th floor THE MET
Treat yourself to memorable summer sunsets, fizzy cocktails, creative snacks and fashionable tunes while overlooking the lake and the Jet d’Eau.
Wellness
• Partnership with 3rd party:
Bain Bleu:
www.bain-bleu.ch, for off-site wellness experiences – 5-minute taxi ride away.
Corporate & Celebration Events
• 6 meeting rooms, all with natural daylight and state of the art technological features.
4 modular meeting rooms on the ground floor, 2 on the top floor (5th floor), connecting to the roof top terraces.
• Anything from weddings, birthday parties to corporate events, meetings, dinners, presentations and product launches, and everything else in between.
Dimensions (Square meter/feet), ceiling heights and main capacities in rounds/theatre/cocktail.
• Ground floor:
Wagner: 142m2 – L:22m W:6.4m H:4.1m – Rounds: 120 – Theatre 180 – Cocktail: 200
Liszt: 47m2 – L:7 6m W:4m H:4.1m – Rounds: 40 – Theatre: 30 – Cocktail: 40
Berlioz: 75m2 – L:11m W:6.4m H:4.1m – Rounds: 60 – Theatre: 80 – Cocktail:100
Arlequin: 105m2 – L:9m W:6m H:4.1m – Rounds: 50 – Theatre: 70 – Cocktail:120
5th floor (each)
Jura and Salève: 96m2 – L:11m W:9m H:2.6m – Rounds 60 – Theatre: 70 – Cocktail: 100
Extra Notable Features
• The rooftop terraces during the summer are hugely popular with locals and visitors alike. The inauguration in May is eagerly awaited each year. They offer the only unobstructed views of the lake, from the rooftop bar at the hotel.
Hotel and Restaurant Awards
AT THE RECENT ANNUAL CEREMONY OF THE WORLD LUXURY HOTEL AWARDS IN DECEMBER 2017, THE HOTEL METROPOLE GENEVA HAS WON 3 PRESTIGIOUS PRIZES:
– SWITZERLAND LUXURY CITY HOTEL
– SWITZERLAND LUXURY HERITAGE HOTEL
– SWITZERLAND LUXURY ROOFTOP VIEW HOTEL
Number of employees
140